Established in 663 AD. Ryūgai Temple, or commonly known as “Oka”, literally means the "Dragon Lid" temple. The primary Buddha of worship is the Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu or the Buddha of Wish-Granting and is the largest clay Buddhist Statue in Japan which was made in the 8th century. The Oka temple is also known as Japan’s first temple used to drive away Yaku or unluckiness. Prayers from pure heart to Buddha will bring prosperity and happiness. Oka, the Buddha of Wish-Granting Map Web Site (Japanese) Address Admission Fee 8:00-17:00(Mar-Nov) 8:00-16:30(Dec-Feb) Opening Hours Access From Kintetsu Kashihara-jingumae Station take a bus to the "Okadera-mae" bus stop. 806 Oka Asuka-mura Takaichi-gun Nara Adults Children ¥400 No charge Highlights Nyoirin Kannon / Hon-do Hall Nio Gate Three-storied Pagoda Okuno-in The legend of “Dragon Lid” http://www.okadera3307.com/ English
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Established in 663 AD.
Ryūgai Temple, or commonly known as “Oka”, literally means the
"Dragon Lid" temple.
The primary Buddha of worship is the Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu or
the Buddha of Wish-Granting and is the largest clay Buddhist
Statue in Japan which was made in the 8th century.
The Oka temple is also known as Japan’s first temple used to
drive away Yaku or unluckiness.
Prayers from pure heart to Buddha will bring prosperity and
happiness.
Oka, the Buddha of Wish-Granting
Map
Web Site (Japanese)
Address
Admission Fee
8:00-17:00(Mar-Nov) 8:00-16:30(Dec-Feb)
Opening Hours
Access
From Kintetsu Kashihara-jingumae Station take a bus to the "Okadera-mae" bus stop.